TreeTrader Caterpillar Blog Archive

    Caterpillar’s New 301 CR Micro Excavator Delivers More Lifting Power In Tight Spaces
    Posted On: October 12, 2026
    Caterpillar’s new 301 CR micro excavator combines a compact footprint with improved lifting capacity, digging performance, and operating speed compared to its predecessor, the Cat 300.9D. ...
    Caterpillar 308 CR Fixed Boom Mini Excavator Brings Reduced Tailswing, More Power To Its Weight Class
    Posted On: January 23, 2026
    The new Caterpillar 308 CR Fixed Boom mini excavator brings a reduced tailswing, more power, and greater stability working over the side to the 8-ton class with a comfortable cab and assistive technologies. ...
    Caterpillar Announces Upgraded Next-Generation Skid Steers
    Posted On: October 28, 2024
    The next-generation Cat skid-steer lineup includes 250, 260, 270, and 270XE wheel skid steers with new engines, new cab designs, and better performance. ...
    Caterpillar Reveals Next-Generation 275, 275 XE, 285, & 285 XE Compact Track Loaders
    Posted On: October 21, 2024
    Caterpillar’s 275 and 285 compact track loaders have a new design with more torque, greater lift capacity, higher breakout forces, and more operator space. ...
    Caterpillar Expands Smart Blade Capabilities For Cat Skid Steer & Compact Track Loaders
    Posted On: March 14, 2023
    A new external control kit for GB120 and GB124 smart grader blades expands their use to Cat D- and D2-series SSL and CTL machines, and a new 3D grade control kit uses existing connections to easily add automatic blade control to the Cat Smart Dozer Blade. ...
    Caterpillar Announces New Nursery & Landscape Attachments For Skid Steers & Compact Wheel Loaders
    Posted On: October 21, 2022
    The attachments are designed to simplify a variety of jobs such as loading mulch, removing and carrying stumps, and handling and scooping trees, shrubs, and bushes. ...
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    Pre-AuctionTime Provides A Nothing-To-Lose, Everything-To-Gain Approach To Auctions
    Posted 11/11/2026
    Pre-AuctionTime lets sellers advertise assets at retail and wholesale ahead of the scheduled auction date and evaluate offers from interested buyers as they roll in. ...
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    Used Truck & Trailer Inventory Down In October As Semi-Trailer Auction Values Jump Nearly 20%
    Posted 11/6/2026
    The newest Sandhills Global market reports, which cover October data for used trucks and equipment on TruckPaper.com, TractorHouse.com, MachineryTrader.com, and other Sandhills platforms, underscore inventory declines across most market segments. ...
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    What's New At Sandhills Global
    Posted 11/2/2026
    Learn about the latest Sandhills features, including the new VIP+ Dashboard inventory overview, the Sandhills System business system, and My Consignments. ...
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    Equipmentfacts Brings The Local Auction Ring To The World
    Posted 10/28/2026
    Live auctions used to have limited reach and a local pool of bidders, but Equipmentfacts’ simulcasting technology opens live auctions to bidders everywhere. ...
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    Extend Your Sales Reach To Canada & Latin America With MarketBook
    Posted 10/27/2026
    The MarketBook Canada and MarketBook Latin America platforms connect farm and construction equipment and truck and trailer sellers and buyers through proven regional print publications and localized websites. ...
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    Fast Track Iron Dealer Network Unlocks Wholesale & Exclusive Benefits
    Posted 10/26/2026
    Sandhills’ Fast Track Iron dealer network offers wholesale buying and selling, valuable information on asset listings, and exclusive sales tools. ...
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    Get Precise Asset Valuations With Value Insight Portal (VIP)
    Posted 10/26/2026
    VIP is a publicly available, mobile-friendly tool offering the industry’s most accurate valuations for construction equipment, farm machinery, commercial trucks, and trailers. ...
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    Sell On Your Own Terms With Standalone Timed Auctions
    Posted 10/21/2026
    Standalone timed auctions on AuctionTime let you customize the date, time, and pace of your auction to more effectively reach your target buyers. ...
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    Did You Buy Tree Care & Landscaping Equipment In 2026? The Section 179 Tax Deduction Could Save You Money
    Posted 10/16/2026
    If you bought trucks or equipment and put them to use in the 2026 calendar year, the section 179 tax deduction could help you write off and recover some of those costs. ...
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    Use Real-World Auction Results From Auction Values To Your Advantage
    Posted 10/14/2026
    Mispricing assets can be costly, which is why auctioneers, dealers, and other sellers rely on Auction Values for making data-backed pricing decisions. ...
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